Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a print by Belkis Ayón. It dates from 1998 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1998 collagraph print by Belkis Ayón, comprising nine sheets of paper. It is a characteristic example of her large-scale, intricate works.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts four ghostly figures in a dark, complex environment, drawing on themes from Abakuá, a secret Afro-Cuban society. A standing figure holds a glowing circle with an eye, potentially referencing Cuban cultural symbols.
Technique & Style
Ayón's use of collagraphy on multiple sheets of paper creates a detailed, high-contrast composition. The work features white figures with distinctive oblong heads and almond-shaped eyes against dark, patterned backgrounds.
History & Provenance
The print is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, exemplifying Ayón's exploration of Afro-Cuban cultural themes through her distinctive printmaking technique.
Artist & collection
Artist
Belkis Ayón (23 January 1967 – 11 September 1999) was a Cuban printmaker who specialized in the technique of collography.
